whats best?

[mrgrumpy2]

looking at new boots after ending with them full of water the other day.

best 2 for fit

Sidi OR hien gericke gortex ?

is gortex that much better for being waterproof ?

theres only a couple of quid between the boots so the price is not the issue.

[ChrisG]

<!--quoteo(post=12119:date=Wed 26th Jul 2006, 04:54 AM:name=mr grumpy 2)-->QUOTE(mr grumpy 2 @ Wed 26th Jul 2006, 04:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->looking at new boots after ending with them full of water the other day.

best 2 for fit

Sidi OR hien gericke gortex ?

is gortex that much better for being waterproof ?

theres only a couple of quid between the boots so the price is not the issue.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

I've got the Sidi Black Rain and the only time I've ever had water in them was when I went through a monsoon at the weekend with my trousers tucked in the boots, all the water ran down my legs, in to the boots, and the couldn't get out again, I poured about a cup full out of each

[Minty Hippo]

<!--quoteo(post=12119:date=Wed 26th Jul 2006, 02:54 AM:name=mr grumpy 2)-->QUOTE(mr grumpy 2 @ Wed 26th Jul 2006, 02:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->looking at new boots after ending with them full of water the other day.

best 2 for fit

Sidi OR hien gericke gortex ?

is gortex that much better for being waterproof ?

theres only a couple of quid between the boots so the price is not the issue.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

I've got Heinz Garlick ones, they're not goretex, they're "sheltex". Good boots but the problem I had is that with use the lining wears out taking the sheltex membrane with it, mine was stuck together with gaffer tape for a while, now its just shredded. I have sidi MX boots, & I think Sidi are the more durable make.

[nitram]

<!--quoteo(post=12224:date=Thu 27th Jul 2006, 10:28 AM:name=Minty Hippo)-->QUOTE(Minty Hippo @ Thu 27th Jul 2006, 10:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I've got Heinz Garlick ones, they're not goretex, they're "sheltex". Good boots but the problem I had is that with use the lining wears out taking the sheltex membrane with it, mine was stuck together with gaffer tape for a while, now its just shredded. I have sidi MX boots, & I think Sidi are the more durable make. <!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Don't forget the Alpinestars SMX Goretex, they are top quality boots. I had mine for 2 years, never ever got wet feet, even when the stitching split, the inside was visible but they were still waterproof!
I have replaced them with Sidi Black Rains, the only reason I didn't get the SMS Goretex's again was purely down to cost. The SMX's are £189, I got the black rains off Ebay for £75

[ROB1]

<!--quoteo(post=12226:date=Thu 27th Jul 2006, 12:35 PM:name=nitram)-->QUOTE(nitram @ Thu 27th Jul 2006, 12:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Don't forget the Alpinestars SMX Goretex, they are top quality boots. I had mine for 2 years, never ever got wet feet, even when the stitching split, the inside was visible but they were still waterproof!
I have replaced them with Sidi Black Rains, the only reason I didn't get the SMS Goretex's again was purely down to cost. The SMX's are £189, I got the black rains off Ebay for £75 <!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
ive got the gericke sheltex ones.they were waterproof but after a crash the left one leaks.still look good tho.

[TDMTAM]

<!--quoteo(post=12119:date=Wed 26th Jul 2006, 04:54 AM:name=mr grumpy 2)-->QUOTE(mr grumpy 2 @ Wed 26th Jul 2006, 04:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->looking at new boots after ending with them full of water the other day.

best 2 for fit

Sidi OR hien gericke gortex ?

is gortex that much better for being waterproof ?

theres only a couple of quid between the boots so the price is not the issue.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

I have the Hien Gericke goretex Tuareg boots and they are great 100% water proof and comfy
TAM

[AlunL]

<!--quoteo(post=13036:date=Fri 4th Aug 2006, 07:27 AM:name=TDMTAM)-->QUOTE(TDMTAM @ Fri 4th Aug 2006, 07:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I have the Hien Gericke goretex Tuareg boots and they are great 100% water proof and comfy
TAM<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Me too! Been wearing them for about 15,000 miles. Best boots I've ever had... Waterproof and comfortable to walk in all day! :tup:

[amarko5]

<!--quoteo(post=13052:date=Fri 4th Aug 2006, 01:15 PM:name=alunl)-->QUOTE(alunl @ Fri 4th Aug 2006, 01:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Me too! Been wearing them for about 15,000 miles. Best boots I've ever had... Waterproof and comfortable to walk in all day!

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I have heard nothing but great things about altberg boots

made in the uk and pretty reasonable. the only thing is waiting for them to be made (or so i am told)

Altberg motorcycle boots here

I will be purchasing some soon

[Guest]

<!--quoteo(post=13056:date=Fri 4th Aug 2006, 03:01 PM:name=amarko5)-->QUOTE(amarko5 @ Fri 4th Aug 2006, 03:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I have heard nothing but great things about altberg boots

made in the uk and pretty reasonable. the only thing is waiting for them to be made (or so i am told)

Altberg motorcycle boots here

I will be purchasing some soon<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I bought a pair of altberg, they're comfier than slippers, warmer than a very warm thing, waterproofer than a ducks @r$e hole, and just brill...........I think.

[dazzo]

Also got Albergs, Field & Fell from their military range, outstanding boots! Never leaked, feet have never been cold wearing them
Just had them reconditioned after several years ownership at a cost of £45 and they're like new boots again!

[sidestand]

I got some Gaerne boots a couple of years ago for £40 in a sale at Webbs of Lincoln

Never let a drop in apart from in a deluge on the M2 coming back from France -
water came down the tops of the boots though, before I got chance to stop to put me waterproofs on

I'd have another pair straight away, only I don't need 'em becaise these are so good

This post was last modified: 04-08-2006, 07:23 PM by sidestand.